Слайд 2China concerns
practical down to earth
How can we achieve longevity?
How can we

get along better in our relationships with others?
How should a good ruler lead the people?
harmony,
social relationships
Слайд 3Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature

of being and the world,. basic questions:
"What is there?"
"What is it like?"
Слайд 4Metaphysics is about…
Energy
Change
Balance
Harmony
Inter-relationships

Слайд 5The “Five Elements”
Productive cycle

Слайд 6The “Five Elements”
Destructive cycle

Слайд 7Yin and Yang
YIN
Negative force in nature
Dark, cool
Femaleness
Earth, moon, shadows
YANG
Positive force
Light, bright, warmth,

dryness
Maleness
Sun, Heaven